Amman, Jordan–Jordan and Algeria are looking to boost trade and parliamentary relations to further enhance bilateral ties between the two countries.
The discussion on boosting bilateral ties came up in a meeting between the head of the Jordanian-Algerian Parliamentary Committee Marwa Saoub and Algerian Ambassador to Jordan Abdulkarim Behha on Sunday.
During the meeting with the ambassador, Saoub emphasized the strong relationship between the two sides and praised Algeria’s important role in the Arab arena, as well as its support for the Palestinian cause.
She underlined the significance of the Hashemite Custodianship over the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, as well as Jordan’s pivotal role in achieving a fair and all-encompassing resolution to the Palestinian issue.
She called for enhancing parliamentary and trade ties, while also acknowledging that the Kingdom is embarking on a new phase of elections featuring parties aligned with the goal of modernizing the political system.
Behha affirmed his country’s commitment to improving ties with Jordan, adding that a tax-free customs zone will be established in the near future to promote trade between Jordan and Algeria.
Last December, Jordan’s King Abdullah and Algeria President Abdelmadjid Tebboune stressed the importance of bolstering ties between the two countries in a meeting in Algiers..
The talks between the two leaders covered the deep-rooted bilateral ties between Jordan and Algeria and the latest regional and international developments.
According to a Royal Hashemite Court (RHC) statement, King Abdullah and President Tebboune affirmed the strong ties between the two countries and peoples in a bilateral meeting followed by expanded talks.
The leaders stressed the importance of bolstering cooperation between Jordan and Algeria, especially in the political, economic, trade, investment, and defense fields.